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The bar is conveniently located on our walk so we stopped in for a pint, it looked quite nice with a dart board and pool table

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Phill B . 2024-10-22

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Great bar great staff. Atmosphere warm and friendly. Great for watching live sport. Bus stop right outside

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Maurice B . 2023-12-03

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Was sad to read some of the bad reviews as we had nothing but a pleasant experience here as a family of 5 with 2 being younger boys the atmosphere was great the staff really happy and friendly aswel as the regulars. Will definitely visit again.

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Tiffany W . 2023-09-02

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This feels like a locals bar, and it is not especially welcoming to tourists. The layout is dated and it was basic inside. There are better pubs in the area, and we won't go again. There were lots of couples there having drinks and watching the sports TV. Not much holiday atmosphere.

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SALLY J . 2023-08-30

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We called in Lees as we were on holiday in Dawlish Warren , what can i say ?? Not a friendly pub , stared at as soon as you walk through the door by regulars who were standing at the bar , also one of the regulars ( a lady ) had a right go at a customer ( another holiday visiter ) about their dog , shouting , swearing , not a nice place , not friendly at all , also friends of ours visited the following week also said as soon as they walked in they were stared at by regulars , how this place survives is beyond me , will not be returning !!!

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tracey h . 2022-10-14

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Nasty smell when we walked in, got stared at by everyone (assuming the locals) definitely didn't feel welcome and didn't go back

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Kacie E . 2022-10-01

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really good pub until they rung the bell for last orders we went up and they sent us back to sit down quite rudely but continued serving other

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Isabel W . 2022-09-14

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great little pub right in the center of town, mainly a locals pub but made to feel welcome and a great atmosphere especially at weekends.

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nellie1965 . 2022-09-01

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We visited lees bar daily our teenage sons loved it pool tables darts 🎯 and big sky sports TVs Lovely landlady and staff she was so friendly the pub it’s self is spotless clean will definitely visiting again when down here So pleased we popped in Because we have been in daily since last day here today but it’s been amazing in dawlish high recommend bar

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nickyhine . 2022-07-08

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As we were not locals we got stared at We also got charged extortionate prices You feel watched and unwelcome Totally avoid

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D4536XSphilipc . 2022-01-03

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A fab Pub with a fantastic welcome ,spent a few days/nights watching our Welsh Rugby Team playing ,having a good old Drink

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Elaine B . 2021-09-03

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came here in july the staff and locals are very friendy .they do not do food but the beers are excclent and they go that extra mile to help

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Chris L . 2021-07-11

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We have just returned from a 5 day break at dawlish Warren we thought we would try Lee's bar after leaving the pub across the road which was dreadful Lee's Bar was a planet suprise our 1st visit the sun was shinning and we sat outside a lady came straight over and took our orders she was very welcoming and friendly a little later the landlady arrived who was exactly the same friendly and very chatty with us, the 2nd visit we sat inside as the weather wasnt as nice lovely clean and again the staff were lovely good friendly welcoming pub We can understand at the moment why they dont do food but when things get back to a bit normal it would be nice to be able to have some pub food with a drink loved our visit the pub is what it says it is a good pub showing sport and being so friendly goes a long way

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ceri p . 2021-07-10

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Right in the heart of Dawlish Warren this is a popular sports bar offering all major sporting events. Large outdoor seating area is good if weather allows.

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Howlo . 2021-07-05

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Well I been in some rough pubs in my time but this takes the top prize ! Barmaid swearing when she ran out of coke from the pump ,, but by the looks of it the majority of locals had plenty !! The locals had no respect for anyone in the beer garden , every swear word in the book was loudly spoken by one person even though there was women and children about ( actually he was the landlord I believe )

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Bodz1971 . 2020-08-17

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Had a quick couple of drinks while visiting the area while camping locally, COVID precautions in place and on approach seems a ‘locals pub’ but we were so wrong - the barmaid (maybe the landlady) was absolutely lovely - if your walking by then pop in :-)

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birdieofhythe . 2020-08-02

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Excellent service by the barman, very quick and efficient. Nice little pub, quite busy. Only problem was some guy, clearly a regular, shouting at people because he supported plymouth argyle, saying how s h I t exmouth was, swearing almost every word, didnt feel very...

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Anonymouseexmouth . 2020-03-07

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We have been going to the Lee's bar for years Nigel and Gloria are so welcoming the food and drink are amazing and Elvis is brill true entertainment sports on every day can't wish for anything better jenny and stuart from Nottingham see you in...

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G8135XGjennyr . 2020-03-02

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As a large group of family and friends we have been touring this area for many years. Lee’s bar is our staple diet of drinks and entertainment. Always a warm welcome and good prices dawn to dusk. With Jimmy ‘Elvis’ on Sunday’s to complete your...

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APerry67 . 2020-01-11

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Wow, Lees Bar, Dawlish Warren, what a great place to have a great night out. A true pub, run by true Devon folk, wonderful, warm people. The drinks and food is fabulous. Its got Live sports TV, footy, rugby, but then its got really top...

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James H . 2019-11-24

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We've visited lee's Bar for the last few years whilst on holiday and found a great selection of drinks at reasonable prices,but most important a warm welcome of the locals who made us feel at home, the pub was also warm & clean and worth...

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DaveApp70 . 2019-11-03

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After some serious rain and wind found another dry warm space in Lee’s bar. Doesn’t look appealing outside and not particularly stunning inside but it serves a decent pint and sports are always on tv. Decent price too(compared to others)

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H7174OQsimons . 2019-11-01

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The pub was a bit rough round the edges if you know what I mean, but the beer was good and reasonably priced. Most pubs in the area advertise that they are dog friendly, however, we were outside in the beer garden and our little...

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Chris D . 2019-08-23

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Old school boozer with sports on the TVs. Proper Job. I always have a few pints in here when in Dawlish warren as I like the fact it doesn't pretend to be anything its not.

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H7174OQsimons . 2019-08-21

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You would need to be seriously thirsty to drink here. It is like going back in time, and that is before Elvis turns up...you can catch up with their cabaret highlight on youtube. Our drinks were flat, and this place has the ambience of a...

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LEONA B . 2019-08-06

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Cheapest pint in Dawlish Warren ,serves Blackthorn cider and has live acts on certain nights .Nothing fancy but does have a pool table

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tonytaff1954 . 2019-07-09

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Went in with my dad to watch the lionesses world cup semi final v the u.s.a. (lost 2-1 😣) and could see it was a traditional pub, ordered our drinks and got a good tanle to watch the game. The atmosphere was great and we...

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horrorfanman . 2019-07-04

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